Three-Cheese Ziti with Ricotta, Asparagus and Cherry Tomatoes
"If you like baked ziti, youâ??ll love our take on this stovetop version with tender asparagus and sweet cherry tomatoes. To get the sauce to just the right consistency, a technique used by many Italian home cooks and chefs alike is to add a little of the starchy pasta cooking liquid to the sauce to give it extra body and a creamy texture...."
INGREDIENTS
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8 ounces ziti or penne pasta
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3/4 pound asparagus, trimmed and cut diagonally into 2-inch pieces
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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2 garlic cloves, minced
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1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1 cup ricotta cheese
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1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
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1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
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1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
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